Biology 155 Exam 1 Questions And Answers
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Cells - ANS the smallest living unit that is alive; "building blocks" of life
Molecular Biology - ANS the study of macromolecules
The 4 Macromolecules - ANS carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
Nucleic Acids - ANS DNA & RNA
Characteristics of Electrons - ANS negative charge
orbit the atom in shells
#electrons= #protons (except in an ion)
Atoms - ANS the smallest amount of an element
Characteristics of Protons - ANS positive charge
inside the nucleus
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atomic number = # of protons
Characteristics of Neutrons - ANS no charge
found in the nucleus
Valence Electrons - ANS found in the outermost shell
Compound - ANS two (or more) different atoms joined together
Electron Amounts Shells Can Hold - ANS first shell: 2
second and third: 8
Molecule - ANS two (or more) atoms joined together
Characteristics of Ionic Bonds - ANS bonds among ions
involve electron donation
opposite charges attract
Characteristics of Covalent Bonds - ANS involve electron sharing
polar or non polar
Polar Covalent Bond - ANS unequal sharing of electrons
Non Polar Covalent Bond - ANS equal sharing of electrons
Cause of Polarity - ANS electronegativity